Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Affirms PD Award Resulting From Unauthorized Self Procured Spinal Surgery. Santa Clara Bakery Founder, CEO and Accountant Arrested, Charged in Workers' Comp Fraud Scheme. Raley's to Pay $550,000 to Settle Workers' Comp Accusations. Battle Heats Up Between Nurses and Hospitals Over Proposed Law on Injury Presumption. L.A. County Hospital Audit Finds Overpayment of Work Comp and Other Benefits. Showdown Between Louisianan Legislature and California WCAB Shelved - For Now. 74% of Nation's Top Insurance Companies Are Hiring. State Fund Lowers Base Rates, Credit Threshold. Troubled Workers Comp Insurer Considers Options. Zenith Shareholders Approve Merger With Fairfax.